Henson Retirement Draws Plaudits

Notebook

February 26, 1996

LOU HENSON announced his retirement at the end of the season Saturday after 21 years at Illinois. ''Lou is part of a dying breed,'' Michigan coach Steve Fisher said. ''He brought class and style and grace to the profession.'' Purdue coach Gene Keady said: ''I'm not going to miss him at the games because he's kicked our butt so much.''

NEW MEXICO ST. WOMAN MAKES HISTORY

ANITA MAXWELL of New Mexico State has become the first player in NCAA history - men's or women's - to score 2,500 points, grab 1,000 rebounds and make 300 steals in a collegiate career.